ADLM 2026 Career Hub: Education Talks

Build Your Career. Strengthen Your Voice. Take Your Next Step.

Location: Booth #1291

Join us on Wednesday, July 29 for a full day of interactive education sessions at the Career Hub, designed to help you grow, pivot, and stand out in today’s evolving laboratory medicine landscape. Enjoy complimentary espresso, available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and gain valuable career insights during our lunch session. Seating and food is limited and available only to those attending the session. Arrive early - first-come, first-served.

From defining your career pathway to building your personal brand and mastering the interview process, these sessions offer practical strategies you can apply immediately—whether you’re early in your career or ready for your next leadership move.

Drop in throughout the day or plan your schedule around the sessions most relevant to you.

What you’ll gain

• Clear strategies to map your career path and navigate transitions
• ools to build and elevate your professional brand
• Insider guidance to strengthen your resume and interview performance
• Direct access to industry leaders during live Q&A discussions

Speaker lineup

Modena Henderson, MHA, MT(ASCP)
Vice President, Laboratory Services
Atlantic Health

Topic: Mapping Your Career Pathways & Navigating Career Transitions
Explore how to proactively design your career journey, identify growth opportunities, and confidently navigate transitions across roles and sectors.

Bio: Modena Henderson, MHA, is a healthcare operations executive specializing in clinical laboratory services, quality management, and Lean methodologies. Her career features senior leadership roles managing large-scale medical and clinical operations across major healthcare systems.  

Kamran M. Mirza, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology, Michigan Medicine

Topic: Building Your Personal Brand
Learn how to define your professional identity, increase your visibility, and position yourself as a leader in laboratory medicine.

Bio: Dr. Kamran M. Mirza is the Godfrey Dorr Stobbe Professor of Pathology Education and Assistant Chair for Education at the University of Michigan Medical School. An internationally recognized hematopathologist and medical educator, he leads innovative initiatives in pathology education, global health, digital learning, and workforce development, and is passionate about helping learners and professionals build meaningful, impactful careers.

Caitlin Stephens, MBA
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Labcorp

Topic: Career Skills That Get You Hired & Promoted
Gain practical tips to excel in your career and interviews with confidence and clarity

Bio: Caitlin Stephens is a Senior Talent Partner at Labcorp with more than 10 years of experience recruiting laboratory professionals and leaders across the biopharma and diagnostics industry. She holds a Master of Business Administration and specializes in helping professionals navigate career growth, strengthen their interview skills, and communicate the professional competencies that distinguish top candidates. Having interviewed thousands of candidates—from early-career laboratory professionals to senior executives—Caitlin has developed a unique perspective on what hiring managers value beyond technical expertise.

Career Hub education schedule

Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM